International Law with Reference to the Danube from the Time of the Paris Treaty Down to the Present

Abstract

A new chapter of International Law, as applied to the Danube, was opened up with the Treaty of Paris, which Treaty, in spite of its good points, nevertheless was defective, in that it was not precise enough. Article XV. was particularly vague, and consequently gave rise to differences of opinion as to whether the vessels of all nations alike, or only those of the Riparian States, were to be allowed to carry passengers and goods by regular services. While the appointment of the European Commission as prescribed by Article XVI. met with universal acclamation, that of the Riparian States Commission (Art. XVII.) was much less fortunate.